Windows live messenger messing with computer's aero color scheme

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Tembila

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All of a sudden, when I open window's messenger, my resolution goes to the 8 bit color scheme..
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So I go to display settings and fix it back and save it, but every time I open live messenger, it does this over and over. It started happening when I was on Mozilla Firefox, iTunes, and Live and the same time but my laptop shut off because it ran out of battery and I forgot to put it on the charger. Maybe it has something to do with that? Its says I don't have enough memory but I haven't been doing anything different or downloading anything except an album on itunes. I've tried repairing, uninstalling and re installing.. and customer service wants me to pay them to figure out the problem? Pshh.. I have discussed it in a gaia online forum so you can see all the other things I tried here: Color Scheme problem | Forum | Gaia Online
 

My Computer

System One

Sounds like your computer is low powered and needs the processor to use all it can to run messenger,So it turns off Aero
Or you have malware. What steps have you taken to track down the problem?
First run a malware scan with Malwarebytes
Then do a system file check http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66978-system-files-sfc-command.html
Post back your results.
Some system info would be helpful though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
Malwarebytes

Database version: 4296

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18928

7/9/2010 6:04:19 PM
mbam-log-2010-07-09 (18-04-19).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|)
Objects scanned: 377411
Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 32 minute(s), 46 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 1
Folders Infected: 1
Files Infected: 1

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{d032570a-5f63-4812-a094-87d007c23012} (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_ShowSearch (Hijack.StartMenu) -> Bad: (0) Good: (1) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Privacy center (Rogue.PrivacyCenter) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\ProgramData\sysReserve.ini (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
 

My Computer

System One

I would run the system file checker now to see if the Trojan and infected file has damaged any system files.Post back you results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
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